Travelling from Sao Paulo to San Juan: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Sao Paulo. Explore your options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when organising your flight from Sao Paulo to San Juan.
Come in for landing at San Juan's major hub, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
Leave enough time to make your flight from Sao Paulo to San Juan. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
If you hold a passport from Brazil, you'll need an embassy visa to visit Puerto Rico. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to San Juan for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before flying.
Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Sao Paulo to San Juan. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 32 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sao Paulo to San Juan or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Sao Paulo to San Juan. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and San Juan:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
On public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to VCP in around 3 hours and 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 97 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Sao Paulo to San Juan, stay in one of these hotels near Viracopos Airport:
Arriving in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan is roughly 8 kilometres. It'll take you around 11 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 56 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to SJU if you're taking a late flight from Sao Paulo to San Juan. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
As soon as your flight from Sao Paulo to San Juan has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 14 minutes by car. Central San Juan is approximately 8 kilometres from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG).
Travelling by public transport will take about 58 minutes.
After your flight from Sao Paulo to San Juan, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to SIG. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to San Juan
Currently, R 3,927 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to San Juan. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,529. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to San Juan if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Getting cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to San Juan is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to show the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to San Juan every day.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo to San Juan.
Best time to go to San Juan
July is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo to San Juan. To steer clear of the crowds, go to San Juan in May.
Schedule your flight from Sao Paulo to San Juan for September if you'd like to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Juan to range from 23ºC to 33ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to San Juan sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about San Juan
Start your San Juan trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to San Juan, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Castillo San Felipe del Morro, La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Fortaleza Street are popular attractions which should feature on every San Juan itinerary.
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